A dream, decades in the making

Lily Caguimbaga’s journey to become a registered nurse

Careers driven by creativity

Open a world of possibilities with a creative arts degree

The conservation crisis facing South Australia’s koalas

A koala boom risks ecological tragedy, but modelling points to a practical, ethical solution

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

We showcase the impact of UOW students, teaching, research, and graduates on the world. Our mission is to share inspiring stories that educate and motivate, highlighting the transformative power of education in addressing global challenges.

Articles

Koala vocals providing key to saving species

Artificial intelligence that identifies individual koalas by their vocals promises to revolutionise our understanding of the iconic – and now endangered - Australian marsupial.

Five ways to work towards gender equality beyond International Women’s Day 

A month after International Women’s Day, are we any closer to achieving gender equality? We have an honest conversation with UOW PhD candidate and Aunty Mary Davis Scholarship recipient Catherine Moyle on ways to create a better world for women.  

A High Schooler’s Guide to University

Two months ago, I set out on one of the greatest, most frightening adventures of my life; university.

UOW medical students give back

A team of UOW students have been working to help their adopted community in the wake of disaster

Blurred lines: when should private health information become public?

For the past two years, Australians have become used to hearing about health statistics. Despite millions tuning in each morning for the latest pandemic figures from across the country, few realise it is not just COVID data the health departments of Australia are collecting.

A duty of care

Over four decades of friendship, the lives of UOW Vice-Chancellor Professor Patricia Davidson and UOW Head of Nursing Professor John Daly have become so intertwined that it’s impossible to imagine a world without each other.